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      Creator Cameron Mulder on July 29, 2012

      Pilot was great! Good job

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      Creator Mads on July 27, 2012

      Wow, just watched the finished pilot, VERY cool stuff. But now I really want more :) Here's hoping you get to produce the show.

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      Creator Eric A. Gaut on June 24, 2012

      Just watched the trailer... LOOKS GREAT!!!!

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      Creator Wayne Burman on May 19, 2012

      Hey anyone know the timescale for this project? Cheers.

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      Creator Mark Something on May 11, 2012

      I was worried about this, but you made it, yay!

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      Creator Ryan Mercer on May 11, 2012

      WOO HOO!

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      Creator Anthony Delucia on May 11, 2012

      so glad to see you hit the money target! WE WANT MORE FROM YOU GUYS.

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      Creator breakpoint on May 1, 2012

      (BTW, if you need to mount multiple-monitor stacks like that, a combination of VESA mounts and "T-slot" aluminum extrusions will do the trick if the display manufacturer won't provide anything suitable at a reasonable cost, and can generally be cut to size using just a chop saw, a power drill, and a tap set.)

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      Creator breakpoint on May 1, 2012

      Oh, that reminds me. As you know, "Mission Control" doesn't really look like "Mission Control" anymore-- the Apollo-era Philco-Ford stuff is long-gone, and it's mostly commodity hardware these days.

      Well, there's another interesting place where that happened: Cheyenne Mountain (NORAD). Anybody who saw "WarGames" has an image in their head of the NORAD command center, but here's what it and similar facilities actually look like today:

      http://www.norad.mil/Images/Images_2012/042612/ACC3.jpg
      http://www.norad.mil/Images/Images_2008/N2C2May13.jpg

      This might be the most direct analog to your set; obviously, the big screens can be handled via chromakey:
      http://www.norad.mil/Images/Images_2007/070601-F-0000X-007.JPG

      Enjoy,
      breakpoint

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      Creator breakpoint on April 27, 2012

      If you guys used any open source software in the course of developing Pioneer One, I strongly suggest you try to cobble together a quick press release you can throw at Slashdot. Also, buying a quick ad on space.com or something would be a really good idea.

      For additional reward ideas, you can arrange exclusive group tours at aerospace museums, such as the Hiller Aviation Museum, without too much trouble-- consider hosting and joining your backers at one.

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      Creator J.R. Raith on April 25, 2012

      Glad to see more funds coming in! Almost halfway there!

      I'd recommend people keep spreading the word via Twitter & FB. Not sure what else anyone can do unless they've got some sort of wacky media hookup... :)

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      Creator Cameron Mulder on April 17, 2012

      Anything you want us to try to do to get more support?

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    129 backers

    Access to a streaming version of the final pilot.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    43 backers

    The above, a PDF of the original script, and a special thanks on the Pioneer One website.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    7 backers

    The above, plus an MP3 download of the original soundtrack.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    28 backers Limited (72 of 100 left)

    The above, a special thanks in the credits of the pilot, and a DVD copy of the finished pilot.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    4 backers Limited (36 of 40 left)

    The above, and a copy of the Pioneer One: Season One DVD, and a special thanks in a behind-the-scenes featurette to be included on the DVD and released online.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

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    The above, an associate producer credit on the pilot, a hard copy of the script signed by cast and crew, and a Skype call with the creators.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    1 backer Limited (3 of 4 left)

    The above, a full producer credit, and an intern opportunity to shadow one of the producers during the shoot and the post-production process. (Travel expenses to New York not included. Must be available during our shooting dates and they are subject to change.)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

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    The above rewards, an executive producer credit, and an invitation to play one of the Mission Controllers during principal photography in May. (Travel expenses to New York not included. Must be available during our shooting dates and they are subject to change.)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    A slow head nod from Josh, a firm handshake from Bracey, and our eternal gratitude. Plus an invitation to the New York Television Festival screenings and meetings in September.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012